Sometimes Traumas Resurface, Keep Loving Yourself
It finally happened. What I think I would call my worst nightmare. Y’all, I am open with my struggle. I have been on the news, podcasts, and spread my message across the country. It is not a mystery that I was in an emotionally abusive relationship, I blog about it all of the time. However, […]
Forgive Your Past Self So Your Future Self Can Grow
Self-growth is not easy. Sometimes, we realize things about ourselves that we need to change in order to be the best version of ourselves. We all have negative habits, and sometimes we don’t see that they’re negative until they cause harm to ourselves or others. When that happens, we realize we need to make a […]
1N5 Provides QPR Training at Chatfield College
On Thursday, November 5, 1N5 provided QPR training to staff at Chatfield College. QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention is a 1.5-hour educational program designed to teach lay and professional “gatekeepers” the warning signs of a mental health crisis and how to respond. Chatfield College staff and administrators understand the importance […]
1N5 Holds Sources of Strength Training at Lakota Plains Junior School
On Friday, November 6, 1N5 facilitated the Sources of Strength training at Lakota Plains Junior School for 13 students who were selected to be peer leaders. We were able to practice physically distancing and hold in-person training! Students were trained on what the eight Sources of Strength, or protective factors, people rely on when experiencing challenging times in life. The peer leader’s mission is […]
You Matter
For #WarriorWednesday, Caroline McKeown was back with another episode of her #DearCaroline vlog. This week, she took the time to tell each and every one of you that you matter and you are loved. You deserve to be alive. Sometimes, we need a reminder of the beauty life has to offer, and Caroline is here […]
Influencer Takes Over Insta Stories
This week for #freeyourmindfriday, Jenna Dillulio, a beauty and stigma-stopping influencer, took over our Insta stories to talk about mental health and sobriety. Check out her bio below! Hey y’all heyyyy! My name is Jenna and I’m a beauty influencer/addiction stigma breaker on social media. I am an alcoholic and I’ve been sober for 3 […]
You Are Stronger Than You Think
Remember all of those days you thought you couldn’t get through? Well, here you are. You are so much stronger than you think. There’s a country song that says, “What I thought was going to be the death of me, ended up being my saving grace”. I remember thinking that leaving my last relationship would […]
Post-Election Stress is Real. Don’t Let it Overcome You.
This week, the nation waited with bated breath to find out who the next President of the United States would be, and as the days went by with little more information released, many Americans experienced prolonged stress and anxiety. Though the election has been called by major news outlets, talks of recounts and litigation on […]
Therapist Takes Over Insta Stories
This week for #freeyourmindfriday, Gabriella Mahan, therapist, writer, and content creator, took over our Instagram stories to talk about mental health. Check out her bio below! I am a therapist, writer, and content creator. I am currently finishing my Masters in Clinical Psychology to become a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. I plan […]
Shan Shares Her #iAM1N5 Journey
This week for #WarriorWednesday, Shan from Durham, UK shared her #iAM1N5 journey of living with depression. Check out her story below! I’ve battled with depression for four years and believe me, it’s not been easy. There have been some really dark times—to the point where my school nurse had to call my mom and tell […]
